Test soil before amending

Soil tests are one of the most essential keys to a successful landscape. Many people add an all-in-one fertilizer every spring, thinking one application and forget about it. This can actually build up nutrients to levels that lead to plants’ decline.

Fort Collins Nursery has basic at-home test kits available and in Northern Colorado we have the added benefit of soil testing labs at Colorado State University and Weld Laboratories. For a small fee, either lab will run a complete diagnostic for the exact breakdown of your soil’s nutrients and deficiencies. Bring in your report to Fort Collins Nursery, and we can help fill your soil’s needs!

Originally published on December 1st, 2012. Updated on December 4th, 2024.